Ariz. man claims half of Powerball jackpot

10:02 AM,
Dec. 8, 2012

Written by

D.S. WOODFILL
and CECILIA CHAN

PHOENIX -- The Arizona winner of half of the $587.5 million Powerball jackpot is a Fountain Hills man in his 30s who wants to remain anonymous, lottery officials said Friday.

Arizona Lottery executives announced the "record win" in a news conference at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.

Officials said the Arizona winner decided to take the cash option and will receive a prize of $192 million before taxes, or $134million after taxes. He is expected to receive his money on approximately Dec.14. ...